Vivek Kundra New COO of Outcome Health
Former U.S. Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra has taken on new responsibilities at Outcome Health. The company provides a health information platform for nearly 20 percent of doctors’ offices in the United States. “Vivek is an exceptional growth leader with a unique skill set to drive large-scale technology transformation and revenue growth for the business,” said
President Obama Appoints Megan Smith as U.S. CTO and Alexander Macgillivray as Deputy U.S. CTO
President Obama today announced that Megan Smith will serve as the next U.S. Chief Technology Officer (CTO) within the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. In this position, Smith will lead the Administration’s efforts to expand technology, data and innovation to meet our country’s goals and to improve the lives of our citizens.
White House Maker Faire Showcases New Era of American Manufacturing
President Barack Obama, in case you missed it, last Wednesday declared June 18 a “National Day of Making” as tech enthusiasts, educators, crafters and tinkerers streamed to the White House for the inaugural White House Maker Faire. The World’s Fair-type event was the latest in a slew of science fair/county fair hybrid Faires created by Maker Media’s
President Obama Hosts 2013 White House Science Fair
President Obama is today hosting the 2013 White House Science Fair, which celebrates student winners of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) competitions from across the U.S. The Science Fair will feature about 100 students from more than 40 states, representing 45 different STEM competitions and organizations that recognize STEM talent. The President will
PSC Recommends that Cyber Security Requirements for Contractors be Suspended Until NIST Framework is Completed
The Professional Services Council (PSC) yesterday made recommendations to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that the ongoing efforts to create cyber security requirements for contracting be suspended until NIST develops a cyber security framework required under President Obama’s February 12th Executive Order 13636. PSC made the recommendations per a Request for Information
President Obama Meets with 2013 Intel Science Competition Finalists; STEM Education Importance Addressed
Last month, President Obama met with 40 of the nation’s top scientists-all of whom still happen to be in high school. These Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students were finalists of the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search competition. They were recognized by the Obama Administration for excellence in innovative projects that include the development
The U.S. Office of Science & Technology Policy Comments on STEM, Need for ‘One Million More’ STEM Professionals
A key component to success is adaptability, and in this evolving workforce, that pretty much seems to be the case. In an article published by Michael Feder, a policy analyst at the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the issue of STEM and the need for one million more of such professionals is discussed, as
Q&A with Elizabeth Vandenburg on STEM Outreach, Mid-Atlantic Girls Collaborative
WashingtonExec chatted with Elizabeth Vandenburg, STEM Outreach Consultant and Co-Lead of Mid-Atlantic Girls Collaborative (MAGiC), an organization committed to bringing creative, talented and qualified workers into the workforce. The untapped resource? Women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). WashingtonExec: Why girls and STEM? Elizabeth Vandenburg: It’s a win-win for education, the private
Join Aneesh Chopra October 9, 11 for a Conversation & Viewing Party
Aneesh Chopra, who has served as the first United States Federal Chief Technology Officer (CTO) under President Obama and as Virginia’s Secretary of Technology under Governor Tim Kaine, and is most recently running for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, has a couple of events coming up later this month. On October 9th from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.,
Q&A with Dr. Suzanne Iacono of NSF: Developing the Road Map for Big Data
Dr. Suzanne Iacono is at the forefront of Big Data research at the National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering. She believes that all the national priorities the United States is facing would benefit from Big Data research and helps lead a team developing a Big Data plan for the federal
Aneesh Chopra Announces Bid for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
Aneesh Chopra announced plans to seek the Democratic nomination for Virginia Lieutenant Governor. Chopra served as the first United States Federal Chief Technology Officer (CTO) under President Obama and Virginia’s Secretary of Technology under Governor Tim Kaine. After leaving his position as Federal CTO in January, Chopra joined The Advisory Council as Senior Advisor of
MicroTech’s Tony Jimenez Meets With President Obama in Puerto Rico
MicroTech President and CEO, Tony Jimenez, met with President Obama in Puerto Rico on Tuesday. Jimenez attended with a committee of U.S. Hispanic business owners and entrepreneurs invited to San Juan. He also contributed to a session regarding the challenges, opportunities and goals of business and industry for the U.S at the Caribe Hilton Hotel.
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